i don't think that works in america. if we had a european system, you get elected, people get a chance five years later maybe to vote yes or no. america is more democratic, more checks and balances. people are responsive to public opinion. i don't believe this is sustainable. they cannot ignore public will for a piece of legislation of this magnitude. they can not pass this bill, i don't think. >> brit: you still think the bill will fail? >> yes. >> you're really wrong. they have 60 votes, right now, holding, right? they will get the 60 votes. if this is -- let me say this in the senate. it is a matter of leadership. sometimes you have to understand that you push ahead, there's gonna be a lot of flak. there's going to be a lot of dogs barking. but the wagon train moves ahead. >> the american people don't think they are barking dogs. they have a right to say something and they are saying something in massachusetts and in communicating with senators i think the bill will fail. >> brit: let me hear everybody on this questio